Metal Rally Aims to Boost War Effort in Clifton
The community drive in Clifton, part of Borgue County, reports strong participation with the scrap metal collection reaching 291,78 pounds since Feb 24, 1943. Leaders note a shared goal to aid the government and fund war bonds, with prizes in War Stamps awarded for the largest donations during Rally Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fani
Borgue County
Secqnetol
Clifton vBhider
Behile
Abd Abe
A. L. Bromstad
Chifton
Gromies
Os Feraily
Clifton
Texas
Joe Ribte
Slatere
Gerald Abd
C. M. Bronstad
Chilton Lions Club
Paul Hoff
Raymond Lammert
A. ©. Golden
J. Hoel
Witth Prine
Leonard Vier
Enlistment Accepted Across Baxque County List
The report lists numerous individuals including L. Hale, Harry Z. Ven, Gurtie C. McElroy, Tra Hadley, 8. Larson, Adley C. McAden, L. Blue, KT. Townley, George Shoemitt, J. Alton C. Pederson, D. Capps, Moses J. Kirkland, HL Behradr, Arvel Kinsey, Norbert W. Miller, D. Weeks, Merion M. Morris, Hoops, Thomas A. Tyson, Loyd Bohraithy, Daoist W. Turner, D. Hovelhaon, Paul H. Sichmidt, Willie A. Mette, Curtis Larson, Taierence S. Menuig, Edwin A. Wid Tip, Arinis Wiedman, dim Gare Jr. indicating enlistment acceptance in Baxque County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hale
Harry Z. Ven
Gurtie C. McElroy
Tra Hadley
8. Larson
Adley C. McAden
L. Blue
KT. Townley
George Shoemitt
J. Alton C. Pederson
D. Capps
Moses J. Kirkland
HL. Behradr
Arvel. Kinsey
Marghree
Norbert W. Milter
D. Weeks
Merion M. Morris
Hoops
Thomas A. Tzyon
Loyd Bohaindiy
Daoist
W. Turner
D. Hovehlaon
Paul H. Sichmidt
Willie A. Mette
Curtis @. Larson
Taierence
Menuig
Edwin A. Wid Tip
Arinis Wiedman
Dim Gare, Jr
Mrs Claude Scruggs Suffers Finger Injury in Yard Incident
Mrs Claude Scruggs had the forefinger and middle finger injured when a trailer crashed into a car in their Boswell community yard. Dr D Goodall and nurses treated heavy bleeding. the fingertip was trimmed and bandaged. Mrs Scruggs rested and expected a speedy recovery with support from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Seragué
Boswell
Serurus
D. Goodall
Abe
En Bruges
Auxiliary Firemen Work Broadcast Sunday in Civilian Defense
A radio program dramatizing Auxiliary Firemen work in Civilian Defense will be broadcast Sunday at 2 pm nationwide on the Texts Quality Network. Fire Chief C G Bogatel notes the event, part of Texans on the Alert, produced with the National Defense Committee for Texas while urging October 4 to 10 as Fire Prevention Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Bogatel
Marin Hall
National Defense Committee For Texas
Texas
Ais
Hogetel
Coke Stevenson
Hogatel
Mrs Jobe Dies at Temple After Clifton Years
News reached Clifton relatives Thursday that Mrs M F Jobe, a former Clifton resident, died the week of September 24 in Temple. Funeral and burial are planned for Friday afternoon in Temple. Her family had long lived in the Clifton community before moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
M. F. Jobe
Temple
Taye
Toble
Four football games to be broadcast by Humble oil network
Four opening season grid games will be aired weekend broadcasts via Humble Oil and Refining Co. from Los Angeles to Texas. Friday at 4:00 pm Pacific War Time the TCU vs. 10.6% A game kicks off, followed by a 5:50 pm Central slot. Saturday features Kansas vs. Texas at Memorial Stadium in Austin with veteran Kern Tipe handling the transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Humble Oil and Refining
Mal Bewin
Texas
KPIZ
Worth
KRUH
Midland Kgl
Angel ‘Ahileneasi
Charley Jordan
Los Angles
Thie Gene
Jordan
Aporia Fane
Tie ‘Sports
Mamba
Wll
Kensys
Memorial Stadium
Austin
Hombia
Kern Tipe
Tamsdle
Old Glory Flies In Moscow For Willkie Visit
Wendell L Willkie arrived in Moscow as an observer and special representative of President Roosevelt. He was greeted by a sea of state and red flags and met by Constantine Dumuncky and V G Dekwadzov. British Ambassador Sir Archibald Kerr and Russian officials accompanied the arrival. Willkie proceeded to the Foreign Office guest house for lodging during his Moscow stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Wendell L .Willkie
Russia
Roosevelt
Kuibyshev
Willkie
Constantine Dumuncky
Ruerian
Waghingtn
V. G. Dekwadzov
Communist Party Cental
Archibald John Clark Kerr
Foreign Office
Model Airplane Test Set For October Fifteenth
An upcoming Model Airplane event is scheduled for October 15 at Guty Hall in Beloen. Participants, divided into two clans, will present entries within a three week contest period supervised by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valea
Thurdey
Guty Hall
Navy Recruiting Officer to Be Here Thursdays
A Navy recruiting representative from Waco will be in Chiton Thursdays for interested county residents. Bosque County’s September quota is 17 men. by September 206 only five had enlisted. Twelve more enlistments are needed by October 15. Enlistment can occur before induction into the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Waco
Tym
United States Navy
Bouyve County
Bosque County
Army
Cubs Open Season With 24 0 Victory Over Gap Cubs
Priday night the Cubs beat Cranfills Gap 24-0 in football. Clifton scored all their touchdowns on running plays, while the Gap team fought hard and appeared in better condition. The Cubs showed potential but fumbled five or six times and were penalized about 11 plays. The article notes early season form, calls for improved kicking, and mentions Clifton High School Cubs may meet Clifton College Cate at 8:30 Friday with reduced admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Cranfills Gap
Clifton
Gap
Cub
Clifton Boys
Nny
R P Weatherbee Dies Suddenly Wednesday
Richard Pinkney Weatherbee born June 2, 1888 in Bosque County near Clifton married Olen Marie Olsoe March 4, 1915. He lived in Bosque and later moved near Meridian, worked for American Manufacturing Company in Fort Worth, died Wednesday morning after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pinkney Weatherbee
Bosque County
Clifton
Richard Lee Weatherbee
Olen Marie Olsoe
Savioe
Lutheran Church of
Norse
E.R. Larson
Bosquel Conny
Handlton Conny
Bouey
Meridian
American ‘Manufretering Company
Wort Worth
Fort Worth
School schedule changes to aid war harvest efforts
Clifton schools shift hours to help harvest crops due to labor shortages. Classes start earlier and noon period shortened for about two weeks, with buses arriving by 8:30. The move aims to keep education at high level while enabling students and adults to contribute to wartime food production. Emergency crop loans and guidance from farm agencies support farmers in planting cover crops and securing financing, with seed loans available through the Dallas Emergency Crop Loan Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Afmern
W. C. Brashears
Supt
Clifton Schools
J.M. Johanan, Jr
Department of Agriculture
AAA
ACA
Thia County
Texas
Dallas Emergency Crop Loan Office
W. E. Farwell
Clifton Pt A P T A Holds First Regular Meeting
The Clifton Pt A group met in the High School Cafeteria at 3 15 Wednesday Sept 23 with Mrs Frank Sorm rude presiding A brief business session followed Supt W C Brashaare explained the school time schedule until the button is picked The group planned a membership drive and urged 25 cent dues to the Ram Mother or Mrs O P Pede PT A treasurer The next meeting will be the third Wednesday in October Fifth Grade to handle the program Attendance urged Mrs BR V Pexgueon of Meriisa visited the Revo office Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Pt. A
Frank Sormrude
W. C. Brashaare
Lewis Hauke
Hm Motors
Mra. O
Red Cross Home Nursing Course Taught by Expert Nurse
The Red Cross Home Nursing course began last week with about 60 eager workers enrolled in three classes led by graduate nurse Miss Anna Grimland. The program aims to prepare women to defend homes against illness and epidemics and to promote health in all members. Morning and afternoon sessions are full, with an evening class on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 to 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mise
Anina Grimland
Rapide Ite
Interesting Session By Lions On Tuesday
A regular luncheon this week saw the Lions study important business. The meeting discussed pending items and upcoming plans while attendees noted details of the day and the session agenda.
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Twaty
Claude Scruggs
Firmen
W. F. Joble
Old Glory
Wittin
Conterianis
R. P. Weatherbee
PT. A
Mire
BR. V. Pexgueon
Meriisa
Revo
Chilon Tonetad
Ays
Hele
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